Dodam Foster Foundation
Accepts applications
Dodam Foster Foundation is a private foundation in Montebello, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,320 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,560 and the largest $31,460. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,320
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,560
- Largest grant$31,460
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,320 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,980 | 12 | $0 |
| 2024 | $86,320 | 15 | $0 |
| 2025 | $99,320 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kyungaeh Choi 301 W Redwood Ln, La Habra, CA 90631 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 380-9010 |
| What to submit | Foundation provided application with letters of recommendations by school and church pastors |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | No limitation or restriction on areas but in the fields of scholarships to missionary activities |
What Dodam Foster Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $77,880 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $16,980 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,120 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,340 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Assistance to indigent family | $31,460 |
| Heung Soon Park | Assistance to indigent family | $16,860 |
| Individual | Donation | $14,400 |
| Kingdom Kids Foundation | Donation | $8,400 |
| Individual | Assistance to indegent family | $6,960 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,840 |
| Individual | Donation | $4,340 |
| Mexico Inland Mission | Donation | $3,120 |
| Individual | Assistance to indigent family | $2,000 |
| Lords Blessing Church | Donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,340 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,100 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
| Individual | Donation | $440 |
| Individual | Donation | $360 |
| Individual | Donation | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Kyungaeh Choi
- Rachel Hyojeong Choi
Questions people ask
Does Dodam Foster Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Dodam Foster Foundation give?
$99,320 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,560.
Who runs Dodam Foster Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kyungaeh Choi (President) and Rachel Hyojeong Choi (Secretary).
What does Dodam Foster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and faith communities.